Fencing Club Rapir, Zagreb, is a member of the Croatian Fencing Federation. Membership is open for public, with neccessary documentation submitted in the club. The club operates at two locations - in Dom Sportova (Trg Kresimira Cosica 11) and at Vlaska 71.
To join the club, please fill out the Croatian Fencing Federation (HMS) and Rapir Club registration forms (both available here) and come to Vlaška 71, on weekdays between 7 PM and 8:15 PM.
Candidates must bring a 25x35 mm photo, which is necessary for a membership/competitor’s card. Members also have to obtain a medical certificate from a certified doctor’s office.
For further information please contact the Club secretary at +385 98 314-347, or Club president at +385 99 659-6612 or send an e-mail.
The Fencing Club Rapir was founded in 1992, initiated by the following group of fencing enthusiasts: Branko Pleca (the initial president), the late Branko Dubravica (vice-president), Zeljko Kvesic (secretary), Tea Lanovic (competitor and trainer), and Sanjin Kovacic (secretary of the Zagreb Fencing Federation).
The Club enters the 2006/2007 season with more than 50 members and six active trainers (plus four in reserve).
The Club is active in many sports and sport-promoting programs. It organizes and finances sportsmen at Croatian and international tournaments, helps with the acquisition of fencing equipment, organizes open championship for Cadets (in February), organizes the International Summer Fencing Camp in Jelsa on the island Hvar, and organizes many other activities for its members.
Club Rapir also participates in programs for prevention of youth delinquency, and was one of the organizers of the campaign “Sword in Hand against Drugs.” As children and young generations are exposed to many contemporary temptations (smoking, alcohol, drugs..), different constructive, creative, intellectual, as well as physical and wellness activities are the best prevention. Sport is an ideal preventive tool, as it gives participants a tremendous sense of self-worth and confidence, which has a positive influence on all that children do.
Members of the club can organize a birthday party for children in the fencing club. It is a great opportunity for young sportsmen to impress their friends with their skills and their fancy fencing equipment. Parents should contact the club and reserve the time. They are responsible for food and drinks, as well as for the children’s supervision and after-party cleaning.
| One-time fees: | Registration | 100 kn | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montly fees: | Membership | 30 kn | ||
| Support for facility maintenance and utilities | 170 kn | |||
| Twice a year | Medical examination | 20 kn | ||
| Occasional: | Tournament registration fees | up to 75 kn or 10 € | ||
Equipment catalogues and prices are available in the Club and on-line. Used equipment can be purchased from club members (see bulletin board and web advertising).
Additional activities, such as summer fencing camp, winter (ski) camp and excursions require additional payments.
… in Jelsa, on the island Hvar, led by premier Croatian and International (Hungarian, Ukrainian, Slovenian) coaches. Traditionally organized since 1995.
An excellent opportunity for young fencers – training on the sunniest and most beautiful island in Croatia.
Transportation organized from Zagreb to Jelsa and back (bus from Zagreb to Split, catamaran from Split to Jelsa), 9 nights, full board, intense all-day training – daily morning jogging in the pine grove, morning fencing training in the gym, every second afternoon training in the gym, one free day (optional excursions and activities).
Price of the basic program - which includes transportation, pedagogical supervision, professional training, facilities rental, transportation of equipment, accommodation and full-board in hotel Fontana (***), gala dinner and gift souvenir - is 3.000 kn for the fencers and 2.500 for parents and friends.
Optional programs / activities Tennis, table tennis, kayaking, sailing excursions, water skiing, astronomy (telescope), bicycling, swimming school, movie nights…(additional fees may apply).
Check out how it was in Jelsa 2007.